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Recognizing the signs of abuse is vital to helping someone in an abusive relationship. According to the Center for Disease Control, about 1 in 5 women and 1 in 7 men have reported abuse by an intimate partner in their lifetime. The signs are not always apparent from the outside. If you think someone is in an abusive relationship, you may want to help but feel scared, or it is not your place to intervene. These are all normal feelings to have in such a situation. But there are steps you can take to help someone in an abusive relationship.

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in three women will experience intimate partner violence or be coerced into sex by an intimate partner in their lifetime. Intimate partner violence (IPV) is characterized by the physical, sexual, or psychological harm done to a person by their partner or spouse

Intimate partner violence (IPV) can occur in any setting regardless of race, religion, socioeconomic status, race, or cultural group. Intimate partner violence is more common than most think. The WHO multi-country study on women’s health and domestic violence against women collected data on IPV prevalence from more than 24,000 women in 10 counties. The study showed that IPV is not isolated to geographic areas and social status. Regardless of the county, IPV is prevalent.

Teen dating violence (TDV), also known as “dating violence,” is a significant issue affecting millions of young people globally. It can occur in person, online, or through technology. Teens may normalize behaviors like teasing and name-calling, not recognizing their potential for abuse. The risk factors are higher for female students. Female students have higher rates of physical and sexual dating violence than male students. What’s more, LGBTQ+ students and those unsure of their gender identity also experience higher rates of violence compared to heterosexual students13.